How to Pronounce koenigsegg

Language: Swedish   IPA: /ˈkøːnɪɡsˌɛɡ/

Pronunciation explanation

Swedish compound: "König" (king) + "segg". The ö is a front rounded vowel /ø/ with no English equivalent — lips rounded like "o" but tongue position like "e". The "g" at the end is hard.

Practice tip

Say "KER-nig-seg" as a close approximation. The true Swedish pronunciation has the front rounded ö vowel that requires practice.

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